In this review, we will be comparing the Sony A7c with the Sony A6500, both of which are Advanced Mirrorless cameras. The Sony A7c was presented on the market in September 2020, while the Sony A6500 was debuted in October of the same year. In this comparison, you can see that A6500 is 4 years older than A7c. Let’s see if the age difference between the two cameras makes a significant impact on their performance.
Because both models are listed among the top in their respective categories of Advanced Mirrorless cameras, we can anticipate a tight matchup. Compared to the other cameras in this class, the Sony A7c is placed first with an overall score of 87, while the Sony A6500 is ranked eighth with a score of 77.
Key Specifications
Sony A7c Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2020-09-14
- 24MP – Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100 – 51200 ( expands to 50 – 204800)
- Sony E Mount
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3.00″ Fully articulated Screen
- 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 10.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) – 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 120fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 509g. 124 x 71 x 60 mm
- Weather Sealed Body
Sony A6500 Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2016-10-06
- 24MP – APS-C CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100 – 25600 ( expands to 51200)
- Sony E Mount
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3.00″ Tilting Screen
- 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 11.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) – 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 120fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 453g. 120 x 67 x 53 mm
- Weather Sealed Body
Raw (Sony ARW, 14-bit)
Raw (14-bit Sony ARW)
This comparison has concluded with the Sony A7c emerging as the clear winner. In addition to having a higher overall score, it outperforms the Sony A6500 in all but one of the criteria: portability. Although the size difference between both cameras is minor in practice, it is not a significant disadvantage for the Sony A7c in terms of use.